The general aviation airport is one of the busiest in its category in the country and is home to more than 700 aircraft, including 115 jets, according to the City of Fort Lauderdale, its operator.

The flight school is equipped with state-of-the-art simulators and advanced aviation training devices and operates one of the youngest fleets of training aircraft in South Florida, according to its website airbornesystems.net.

Students earn their wings about 30 percent faster than the national average based on information compiled by the Airplane Owners and Pilot’s Association, Airborne said.